About the Old Escondido Historic District

About Us

Our Location

Centrally located in the City of Escondido, California, between 5th and 13th Avenues, from Escondido Boulevard to Chestnut Street. Click here for a map.
Zip Code: 92025
County: San Diego
The City of Escondido is centrally located between the beach and mountain areas, northeast of San Diego, southeast of Orange County and south of San Bernardino County.
Driving Directions: 15 North to Felicita East, left on Juniper to 7th or South to 78 West, South on Broadway to 7th, east to Juniper

Schools

School Districts: Escondido Union, Escondido Union High School
Multiple Charter and Private Schools
John Paul the Great Catholic University
Minutes from Cal State San Marcos

Medical Resources

Palomar Medical Center - 3.7 miles to the west
Medical and dental offices are within walking distance
Paramedic-Staffed Ambulances and Fire Engines provided by the Escondido Fire Department

Transportation

Located at the intersection of the 78 and 15 Freeways with multiple on- and off-ramps
Transit Center with Sprinter Train to coast and AmTrak station - 1.3 miles west
Carlsbad Airport - 12 miles west
San Diego, Lindbergh Field - 30 miles southwest
Bus lines nearby

Shopping, Dining, and Entertainment

Old Escondido is located within walking distance of historic Downtown with multiple shops, restaurants, beauty salons, gyms, museums, and galleries.
Ten minutes away by car (4 miles) is the Westfield North County Shopping Mall
Within walking distance of the California Center for the Arts and multiple small live theatres
Regal Cinemas is also within walking distance, featuring 12 screeens
Farmers Market downtown every Tuesday afternoon year 'round and Cruisin' Grand every Friday evening April - September

Parks & Recreation

Within walking distance is Grape Day Park, the oldest city park and home to the Escondido History Center
Grape Day Park also features a swimming pool and large childrens playground; dogs on leash are allowed
Also within walking distance is the Escondido Library and Pioneer Room
City of Escondido has numerous recreation programs and classes in addition to numerous public parks, a nearby community center, and lakes
20 miles to the beach, 40 miles to Julian

The Organization

The Old Escondido Historic District is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization recognized by the state of California and dedicated to protecting and preserving the Old Escondido Historic District, Escondido’s oldest neighborhood.

This is an all-volunteer organization and the officers served two year terms. To see the by-laws, click here. For a list of the officers' duties, click here.

Board of Directors

President

Lisa Walker

6th Ave.

click here to e-mail Lisa

Vice President

Traci Bass

Grape St.

click here to e-mail Traci

Secretary

Donna D'Angelo

10th Ave.